Matthews is the Titans’ offensive line coach. His son, Kevin Matthews, is a Titans offensive lineman. Coughlin is the Giants’ head coach and his son-in-law, Chris Snee, is a Giants offensive lineman. Are they allowed to talk during the lockout?

Of course, if family members did discuss the labor situation, or go over the playbook, it’s highly unlikely that the league office would find out about it. But those are the rules of the road in the NFL right now, and the rules even apply to fathers and sons.

Are we serious? The NFL does a lot of interesting, mind-numbing things. But was this specific situation really something that needed to be addressed?

“No you cannot talk to your son, until a new CBA is signed” LOL.

Also MDS, I like the part you added about: “Of course, if family members did discuss the labor situation, or go over the playbook, it’s highly unlikely that the league office would find out about it.” Everyone knows during times of Lockout, Omerta is you’re only option.